Definition of trenchnext
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property

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Recent Examples of trench Trendy polka dots are at their best in cream and mahogany, and a long black trench provides nice contrast without pulling too much focus. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 The signature Parisian trench gets a playful update with plaid accents, while the jeans and crisp button-up are the kind of reliable staples that never miss. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 Oversized bombers and close-fitting cropped styles mingle with polished trenches, slouchy anoraks, and classic motos. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Field workers using tablets with high-precision positioning attachments can now scan open utility trenches before they’re backfilled. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trench
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Noun
  • The collision pushed the Honda and the man into the right lanes of the highway, and the Subaru came to rest in a ditch, according to the crash log.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • On the Indiana side, it was straightened a century ago and turned into a big ditch, essentially, through dredging.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Officials urged displaced residents to check on their properties, clear gutters and remove debris before the rain arrives.
    — Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Police said the vehicle then traveled down a steep embankment and struck a large tree before coming to rest in a ravine.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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